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La Rosa de los Vientos nature reserve and eco-hostel is nestled in the central Andes mountain range of Colombia, located at 1,700 meters above sea level. This unique nature reserve is found in the municipality of Salento, a quintessential town that forms part of the coffee and agricultural epicenter of Colombia. This region is home to the Valle de Cocora - where you can find the wax ... palm tree the national tree of Colombia, in all of its splendor- and the Bosque de Nubes (the Cloud Forest). It is within this unique habitat that La Rosa de los Vientos has offered accommodations to the eco-conscious traveler.
Eighteen years ago, Margarita Rosa Tirado-Mejia an artist and holistic therapist, purchased a small parcel of uncultivated land where a polluted stream ran through it. At first many questioned her sanity, yet eventually she managed to gather some support and began a regenerative process to restore this abandoned habitat.
Since then, this small parcel has grown into a forest. A variety of native trees, and plants –including 400 wax palm trees –were cultivated, and regenerated this once fallow land, and today 5 different species of rainforest frogs, 37 species of birds, and 7 types of small mammals can be found. Sightings of the gurre, mono aullador, jaguarundi, the sloth, and hedgehog have been noted.
The once lifeless stream has also seen the reappearance of various endemic small fish, Hemybricon Boquiae and the Hemybricon Quindiae-which had been reported missing since 1912. You can now see them swimming in the crystal clear water. This collective achievement has been recognized by the Colombian government, and today La Rosa de los Vientos forms part of the Colombian Civilian Association of Nature Reserves (which is protected by Law 99 of the 1993 Constitution).
Yet Margarita Rosa envisioned something more for this 3.5 hectare forest. She wanted to create a space where everyone could appreciate this micro cosmos in the most sustainable way possible. So she set out to construct a hostel made from recycled material. Again Margarita gathered help from the nearby community and in a short time two houses were constructed. Each house is reinforced with bamboo and wood, and offers colorful and multifaceted lodgings.

ACCOMMODATIONS/AMENITIES: La Rosa de los Vientos offers natural saunas, Turkish baths, hot showers, therapeutic massages, a gym, some internet available, bike rentals, camping sites by the stream and indoor lodgings, and two communal kitchens. Since La Rosa forms part of the Colombian Civilian Association of Nature Reserves, organized tours and guides to different regions in the country –where other nature reserves are found–can be arranged. If you´re interested in learning about the geography, and the flora and fauna of the region -or you have any other specific interest-we can arrange for you to meet with local experts.

ROOMS:
1. Artemisa: Located in the Rainbow House about 15 meters high, it offers incredible views of the birds, butterflies, and other friendly creatures that perch themselves on the canopy of trees. Private bathroom, 3 bunk beds, and two double beds. Capacity 7-9. 

2. Pices: Located in the Dance Tent, equipped with a double bed, and a singel bed, bathroom with hot water, and large window which overlooks the balcony and the hall of mirrors. With the possibility of an additional bed. Capacity: 3


3. VESTA:  Dance Tent, equipped with a double bed, liter bed, shared bathroom, and large window which overlooks the south nature. 

4. MANDALA or Alchemy in Blue: An azure suite with large windows, 3 wooden bunk beds, bathroom. Capacity: 7.
4. Le Pierrot: 1 double for 2 people, private bathroom.
5. The Fairy Attic: A glass roof offers beautiful views of the night sky and of trees and their inhabitants, communal bathroom outside. Double bed. Capacity: 2.
COMMUNAL ENTERNTAINMENT SPACE, MIRROR ROOM
We offer a nice collection of art films and documentaries, a library, photo projectors, DVD player, TV, and 2 pianos. A perfect place to meet and unwind with fellow travelers.
Although La Rosa de los Vientos is in a wooded area, it is also conveniently located near the primary road that leads to Salento. La Rosa de los Vientos is easily accessible by car or any bus that leaves from the Armenia or Pereira bus stations. It is approximately 25 km from the Armenia bus terminal.

Please make reservations a week in advance, 50% will be asked upfront. 
We make reservations for 1-3 groups at a time, 5 to 9 people to a group. Prices vary between $15.000 (camping) and from $25.000 to $40.000 for shared rooms or individual rooms, every room has a bathroom, prices are in CO pesos. 
Breakfast is free, you will find a kitchen with basics included. 
We also offer additional meals (traditional cuisine, and international).
Please call: 300-3216153, 300-6531218, 3206523769- or email: resnaturrosadelosvientos@gmail.com

Please note that we have certain regulations:

1.No smoking is allowed inside the house, all cigarette butts must be picked up, and carried with you.


2.We compost, and all garbage must separated, plastic, aluminum, glass and paper.


3.No shoes allowed inside the house on thecarpets, we would like to keep our carpeted floors clean!

Because we are a nature reserve a lot has to be done to maintain it and keep it running. We do appreciate any help that you can offer, whether it be gardening, bringing fire wood, carrying water etc. 

We have own sistem for water, and served waters.

We hope you can come and enjoy the tranquility and cosmic energy that we have been able to restore. 

We are for more than 30 years in health, massage, hidro therapies, rehabilitacion, spiritual and emotional tarot readings...

See you soon!